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    Monthly Archive for: "January, 2011"
     Where’s Bill? A Tailgate Party at Samaritan House
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    By Philanthropic Ventures Foundation
    In Where's Bill
    Posted January 12, 2011

    Where’s Bill? A Tailgate Party at Samaritan House

    Samaritan House is a respected program serving the poor in San Mateo County with hot meals, clothing, counseling, and a free health clinic. The food program has a central kitchen which served [...]

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     Teaching in the Age of Technology – A High School Teacher’s Perspective
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    By Philanthropic Ventures Foundation
    In guest post, technology
    Posted January 10, 2011

    Teaching in the Age of Technology – A High School Teacher’s Perspective

    Guest post from Woodside High School English Teacher Anthony Mueller Most people regard the technological advances of the last two decades as evidence of progress towards a more efficient, [...]

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     Where’s Bill? All Over East Palo Alto
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    By Philanthropic Ventures Foundation
    In Parent Involvement Worker, Where's Bill
    Posted January 5, 2011

    Where’s Bill? All Over East Palo Alto

    Where’s Bill? Follow PVF’s Executive Director, Bill Somerville, out of the office, for site visits and meetings with outstanding grassroots leaders. East Palo Alto is a fascinating place with [...]

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